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James L. Bolinger, R.E.G.C.
Grand Commandery Knights Templar
Of Indiana August 2015
www.indianaknightstemplar.com
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line and you will immediately be removed. Greetings Sir Knights and Ladies,
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to
think, to enjoy, to love.”― Marcus Aurelius
“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines
how well you do it.” ― Lou Holtz
August Birthdays:
George A. Ingles, Jr., PGM, KCT, PGC, 8/4
Gary K. Fentress, GPE, 8/6
Wayne A. Sheets, GPE, 8/6
Paul A. Cole, KCT, PGC, 8/7
Gary A. Sherritze, Rec. 21, 8/12
James L. Bolinger, VEDGC, 8/13
Lady Vickie Gundrum, wife of David Gundrum, 39, 8/14
David Dixon Goodwin, GCT, REGM, 8/15
Lady Barbara Black, wife of Harold Black, GPE, 8/17
Michael M. Dutton, 14, 8/17
Lloyd R. Forney, Rec. 12, 8/20
Robert S. Flint, KTCH, GPE, 8/21
Lady Barbara Forney, wife of Lloyd R. Forney, Rec. 12, 8/21
William W. Roberts, KTCH, GPE, 8/22
Lady Rita, wife of Kenneth W. Ward, 21, 8/22
Irwin H. Sacks, 1, 8/22
Michael D. Ritter, GC, 8/25
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Lady Kathy Stroud, wife of Phillip W. Stroud, 64, 8/25
Lady Georgia Vaught, wife of Duane L. Vaught, PGC, PGM, GCT, REDGM, 8/26
John R. Freeland, DBC 3, 8/30
Lady Bonnie Dove, wife of James L. Dove, KCT, PGC, 8/31
Lady Marcy Lasko, Lady of Vance A. Roberts, Aide, 8/31
James W. Prairie, KCT, PGC, 8/31
Charles R. Bowling, Rec. 61, 8/31
“It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good
things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.” ― Confucius
August Anniversaries: Norman & Gloria Smith, 8/1
John & Kathy McClelland, 8/3
Steve & Sherry Barton, 8/5
Clint & Brittany Cottrell, 8/5
Larry & Vickie Deutscher, 8/9
Michael & Patricia Robbins, 8/12
Phillip & Kathy Stroud, 8/13
Jerald & Cindy Miller, 8/14
Paul & Inger Friend, 8/19
Jim & Debbie Bolinger, 8/21
Dirk & Valerie Rader, 8/22
Wilford & Jennie Lutes, 8/23
Douglas & Sue Green, 8/25
Larry & Janet Kaminsky, 8/31
George & Karen Ingles, 8/31
“Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.”― Pope
John Paul II
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Indiana Collectable Medallion
This medallion, designed by John Bridegroom and issued by the Grand Commandery of
Indiana, is a fundraiser for the 2018 Triennial to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana during the
year that our own Duane Vaught will be the Grand Master of the Grand Encampment. Your
purchase and support is very important. Please consider buying multiple quantities to receive
shipping discount and to give away to your friends. Ask any Officer or go to
http://www.indianaknightstemplar.com/ to order one, priced at $10.00 each.
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“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is
the real thing. ” ― Abraham Lincoln
4th of July Parade in Angola Below is a picture of the participants in the 4
th of July parade in Angola, IN
Sickness & Distress: Phoenix Bridegroom: July 27, 2015: This week Phoenix saw her stem cell team at Riley Hospital
and they said she is still doing great! All her blood counts continue to show healthy, cancer-free, donor
blood. Hallelujah! Her skin has healed completely from her rash. She will restart her anti-cancer med,
Tasigna, at a lower dose, as soon as it arrives in the mail. Next week she will have an EEG in hopes of
discontinuing her anti-seizure med. Each week brings progress! Thank you for keeping Phoenix in
your prayers!
Update July 7, 2015: Hello friends, Phoenix had a clinic visit at Riley Hospital today, and as you can
see from her photos below, an extravagant rash was the topic of the day. This rash (that is on the top of
her head, inside her ears, inside her mouth, and all over her body) is a common side effect of the drug
Tasigna. Due to the nature of this drug we cannot just switch her to something else, and we know she
needs to be taking it daily for years. The key will be to find the proper dosage for her body...and this is
clearly much too much. All of Phoenix's blood work and chemistries were perfection (actually
"normal") today and so the plan is to hold the Tasigna for 2 weeks, allow her skin to heal, and restart
the drug at 25% of the current dosing.
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Even though she is uncomfortable and itchy, Phoenix is still doing fantastic and having a great
summer! Thank you for caring and praying for my sweet girl.
Ciano B. Fernandini: Brethren, I would like to ask if you please keep my son Carlos Ciano in your
Prayers, He is 30 years old and suffered a car accident yesterday in Peru.
“Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it
with.” ― Mark Twain
Indiana Deaths: James L. Dove, KCT, PGC: July 29, 2015: Sad day for Bonnie and I. On our way shortly to see our
Great Grandson Corbin Daniel Dove to be buried at Oak Grove Cemetery. We ask all our friends to
say a prayer for him, my Grandson Ryan and Granddaughter Amber.
Red Book Directory Changes:
“Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong.”― Peter T.
McIntyre
Important Dates:
Sun. Aug. 2, 2015. Raper Gravesite Pilgrimage, 08:00 A.M. (ET) Breakfast at Cracker
Barrel Restaurant, Exit 113 at State Road 9 and I-74, 1898 N
Morristown Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176; 10:30 AM Raper Gravesite at
Wesleyan Cemetery, 4003 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223.
Postponed to a later date Contact: Randy Spaulding at 317-679-7416 or at [email protected]
Wed. Aug. 5, 2015. Columbus Chapter No. 10, 4131 Rocky Ford Rd, Columbus, IN 47203;
6:00 PM Dinner; 7:00 PM Mark and Past Master Degrees; Contact:
Wilford Lutes at 812-372-5490 or [email protected]
Fri. Aug. 7, 2015. Kokomo Chapter No. 104, 316 N. Washington St, Kokomo, IN 46901
6:30 PM District D Table Chapter; Contact: Dale Foreman at 765-717-
3722 or at [email protected]
Sat. Aug. 8, 2015. OKI Council Degrees: Royal Master Degree, Select Master Degree
and Super Excellent Master Degree at Robert Burns Lodge No. 163, 523
Park Ave, Newport, KY 41071: 07:00 AM coffee and donuts; 10:00 AM
opening. Contact: Greg Wheeler at 513-252-8652
Sat. Aug. 8, 2015. Triennial Drill Competition at Adams Mark Hotel and Event Center, 120
Church St, Buffalo, NY 14202; Contact: Bill Short at 317-782-0923 or
Sat. Aug. 8, 2015. West Side Chapter No 138, Mooresville Lodge No 78, 800 N
Indianapolis Rd, Mooresville, IN 46158; 06:00 PM MEM and Royal
Arch Degrees; Contact: Robert Addington II, at 317-298-9934
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Sat. Aug. 8, 2015. Corn and Sausage Roast at Mishawaka Lodge # 130, 1810 Went Ave.,
Mishawaka, IN 46545; 12:00 Noon This is the annual summer picnic at
the Lodge.
Sat. Aug. 8, 2015. Greene County Chapter No. 170, Bloomfield Lodge No. 84, 28 N
Washington St, Bloomfield, IN 47424; 12:00 PM Chapter Charter
presentation; Contact: Gary Roberts at 812-512-2193 or at
Mon. Aug. 10, 2015. Be it known that Mishawaka Lodge # 130, F&AM, would like each of
you to help celebrate the 105th Birthday of our oldest living Master
Mason and oldest living Past Master of our Lodge. Our Worshipful
Brother George Greenawalt will celebrate his 105th birthday on August
10th of this year, 2015. George was raised to the sublime degree of
Master Mason on January 7th, 1942 (73 years ago) and presided as
Worshipful Master of the Lodge during the year 1950 (65 years ago).
George is in good health and enjoys reading news from the Lodge. WB
George Greenawalt PM is a resident at the Prairie Village Retirement
Center, 3000 39th Ave., Apt.# 404, Columbus, NE 68601. Please take
time to send a card to George and let him know that his Brother Masons
are thinking of him and wishing him well. Fraternally, William R. Gray,
WM, PM
Aug. 9-12, 2015. Grand Encampment 66th
Triennial Conclave at Adams Mark Hotel and
Event Center, 120 Church St, Buffalo, NY 14202;
Sat. Aug. 15, 2015. Prather Commandery One Day Class
08:00 A.M. Registration
09:00 A.M. Order of the Red Cross
10:30 A.M. Order of Malta
11:30 A.M. Lunch
1:00 P.M. Order of the Temple
3:30 P.M. Adjourn
Prather Commandery No. 62, Calvin W. Prather Lodge No. 717, 7502 E
56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226; Contact Brian Lewis at 317-445-2843
or at [email protected]
Sat. Aug. 15, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at the Vincennes Masonic Temple, 501
Broadway St, Vincennes, IN 47591 for LaValette Commandery No. 15,
Vincennes Commandery No. 20 and Wright Commandery No. 64.
2:00 PM Order of the Temple; 6:30 PM Meal; 7:30 PM Reception;
Contact: Burnell Davis at [email protected]
Fri. Aug. 21, 2015. 7:30 PM Called Assembly; Isley York Rite College No. 129; Sugar
Creek Lodge No. 279, 4810 N 450 W, Fairland, IN 46126; Contact:
Dave Willoughby at 317-837-1098 or
Fri. Aug. 21, 2015. Fish Fry / Roast Honoring Marion Crum; 6:00 PM Fish Fry / Roast
Honoring Marion Crum ; 9:00 PM Master Mason Degree for Marion
Crum's Grandsons; Indiana Masonic Home, Large Shelter House, 690
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State St, Franklin, IN 46131; Contact: Marion Crum at 317-346-4182 or
Sat. Aug. 22, 2015. Commandery All Order Day at Noblesville Commandery No. 61, 295 S
9th St, Noblesville, IN 46060:
08:00 A.M. Coffee and Donuts
09:00 A.M. Order of Red Cross
10:00 A.M. Order of Malta
11:00 A.M. Lunch
12:00 P.M. Order of the Temple
Contact: Jeff Jordan at 317-650-1233 or
Sat. Aug. 22, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Elkhart Commandery No. 31
931 Industrial Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516.
10:00 AM Order of the Temple
12:00 PM Meal
1:00 PM Reception
Contact: Fred Smith at 574-848-9494 or at [email protected]
Sat. Aug. 29, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Greencastle Masonic Temple, 118 E
Washington St, Greencastle, IN 46135 for Commanderies: Greencastle
Commandery No. 11, Terre Haute Commandery No. 16 and
Crawfordsville Commandery No. 25. 6:00 PM Meal; 7:00 PM
Reception; Contact: Kris Phillips at 765-720-0491 or
Sat. Aug. 29, 2015. Royal Order of Scotland at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W
Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225; Contact: Doug Fegenbush at
317-326-5807 or at [email protected]
Aug. 29 – Sept. 2, 2015 2015 Supreme Council Registration (Indianapolis)
Registration: $165.00 (no additional fee for ladies)
Special Notes: You NEED NOT be a 33° to attend the basic functions
of Supreme Council! The only restriction is the degree conferral on
Tuesday, September 1, 2015. If you have not been to a Supreme Council
general session or have not participated in some of the other functions,
you are strongly encouraged to join us in Indianapolis in August! This is
a very enjoyable experience.
***If you are a 32° Scottish Rite Mason and wish to attend, you will
need to contact Marie D'Amore at Supreme Council directly at (800)
814-1432 x 3311 as the online registration portal is for 33° members
only.***
2015 Annual Meeting Online Registration
The Annual Meeting Program
Tour Info and Order Form
Wed. Sept. 2, 2015. Frankfort Commandery No. 29, 201 S Main St, Frankfort, IN 46041
6:00 PM Dinner; 7:00 PM Order of the Red Cross
Contact: Virgil Humphrey at 765-652-1020 or at [email protected]
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Fri. Sept. 11, 2015. Here is an early reminder to mark down Friday, September 11 on your
calendars. This is the date of the Valley of Indianapolis Annual Bean
Supper. Our guest speaker will be Dave "The King" Wilson. Many of
you will remember Dave from his regular appearances on the Bob and
Tom Show, as part of the Indy Car Radio broadcast team, as a popular
stand-up comedian, or from his outstanding radio show that ran on
WIBC for several years. Remember to invite your fellow Master Masons
who have yet to experience the beauty of the Scottish Rite degrees and
the wonderful fellowship that members of the Valley of Indianapolis
share. This is a free event. Don't miss out on the biggest and one of the
most enjoyable events of the Scottish Rite year. We look forward to
seeing you there.
Sat. Sept. 12, 2015. Date for the Masonic Home Festival. Indiana Masonic Home, 690 State
St, Franklin, IN 46131; Contact: Donnie Robinette at 317-716-1156 or
Sept. 18-20, 2015: The Masonic Society, the Masonic Library and Museum Association,
and the Masonic Information Center are pleased to announce that Phase
II of The Quarry Project will be held September 18-20, 2015 in
Indianapolis, IN. The conference will be held in a downtown
Indianapolis hotel to be determined within a few weeks. The Quarry
Project is a continuing effort designed to promote Masonic research and
preservation by providing instruction and guidance to Masonic writers,
researchers, and editors both within and without the fraternity and also
to Masonic librarians and museum curators on the display, preservation,
and cataloging of Masonic archives. Phase II will feature a third track on
Masonic public relations sponsored by the Masonic Information Center,
an arm of the Masonic Service Association. The format for Phase II will
remain basically the same with a few tweaks based on feedback from
Phase I attendees. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will begin with a
general session featuring a keynote speaker. Attendees will then break
out to the instructional sessions of their choice on Friday and Saturday
with both days adjourning at approximately 5:00 P.M. Lunch on Friday
and Saturday will be included in the registration fee. A banquet will be
held on Saturday evening. Sunday will feature a roundtable discussion
immediately after the morning keynote address and the conference will
adjourn by noon.
We invite anyone, Freemason or not, with an interest in these topics to
attend the conference. The programs are currently being developed and
will be made available as soon as they are complete. Further information
will be released as it becomes available. Registration will begin on
March 1, 2015. The Quarry Project website is
www.thequarryproject.com .In conjunction with The Quarry Project,
The Masonic Library and Museum Association will hold their annual
meeting prior to this event on Thursday, September 17. Please contact
the MLMA for further details on their meeting. Their website is located
at www.masoniclibraries.org.
Mon. Sept. 21, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at New Albany Commandery No. 5
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805 E. Market St, New Albany, IN 47150; 5:30 PM Reception; 6:30 PM
Meal; Contact: Ron Snell at 502-648-3052 or at [email protected]
Sat. Sept. 21, 2015. Saints John AMD Council #541 will be doing both degrees of the Royal
Ark Mariner in full regalia. Some members of Pokagon AMD Council
#147 may be showing up to do the 2° of the Order, but we may need
some help to fill in spots to do the degree. This will take place at the
Noblesville Masonic Temple, 295 S. 9th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060
starting at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 26, 2015. See attached flyer.
“Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the
foundational principle that holds all relationships.”― Stephen Covey
REGISTER TODAY!
http://www.indianafreemasons.com/news/grand-lodge-of-indiana-colts-game-09-21-2015.html
Fri. Sept. 25, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Valparaiso Commandery No. 28
113-1/2 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383 for Valparaiso and Michigan
City Commanderies: 6:00 PM Meal; 7:00 PM Reception; Contact: John
Patterson at 219-510-2361 or 219-299-9012 or [email protected]
Sat. Sept. 26, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at E. H. Gary Commandery, 5925 Stone
Ave, Portage, IN 46368 for E. H. Gary and Hammond Commandery;
12:00 PM Meal; 1:00 PM Reception; Contact: Jeffrey Reich at
219-762-0982 or at [email protected]
Sat. Sept. 26, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at South Bend Commandery, 427 Main
St, South Bend, IN for LaPorte and South Bend Commanderies; Meal
6:00pm; Reception 7:00pm; (ET)
Sat. Sept. 26, 2015. Isley York Rite College No. 129; Sugar Creek Lodge No. 279, 4810 N
450 W, Fairland, IN 46126; 12:00 PM Lunch; 1:00 PM Knight of York
Degree; Contact: Dave Willoughby at 317-837-1098 or at
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Sat. Sept. 26, 2015. The Councils of Saints John #541 & Pokagon #147 Allied Masonic
Degrees will be doing both degrees of the Royal Ark Mariner in full
regalia. This will take place at the Noblesville Masonic Temple, 295 S.
9th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 starting at 2:00 PM on Saturday,
September 26, 2015. Royal Ark Mariner regalia will be offered for sale,
AMD members may purchase an Apron and Jewel for $45.00. For those
interested in purchasing a Royal Ark Mariner Apron and Jewel, Please
contact Michael Doxsee at [email protected] no later than
Saturday, August 15, and please state if you are a current or Past
Sovereign Master. S&F, Michael S. Doxsee
Sat. Oct. 3, 2015. Prather York Rite One Day Class
07:00 A.M. Candidate Registration Begins
08:00 A.M. Royal & Select Master Degrees
09:15 A.M. Mark Master Degree
10:15 A.M. Past Master Degree
10:45 A.M. Most Excellent Master
11:15 A.M. Lunch
12:30 P.M. Royal Arch Degree
2:15 P.M. Order of the Red Cross
3:30 P.M. Order of Malta
5:00 P.M. Order of the Temple
7:30 P.M. Adjourn
Prather York Rite Bodies, Calvin W. Prather Lodge No. 717,
7502 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226; Contact Brian Lewis at
317-445-2843 or [email protected]
Sat. Oct. 3, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Columbus Commandery No. 14, 4131
Rocky Ford Rd, Columbus, IN 47203; 12:00 PM Meal; 1:00 PM
Reception; Contact: Wilford Lutes at 812-372-5490 or at
Thurs. Oct. 8, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Bray Commandery No.65, 800 N
Indianapolis Rd, Mooresville, IN 46158 for Bray Commandery and
Johnson County Commandery: 6:00 PM Meal; 7:00 PM Reception;
Contact: Sean Jones at 317-658-8103 or at [email protected]
Sat. Oct. 10, 2015. Grand Master’s York Rite Festival in Evansville
Sat. Oct. 10, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Baldwin Commandery No. 2, 4810 N
450 W, Fairland, IN 46126: 4:00 PM Meal; 5:00 PM Reception; Contact
Donnie Robinette at 317-716-1156 or at [email protected]
Sat. Oct. 17, 2015. Angola Yeoman of York Preceptory No. 2, Loyal Order of Moose
Lodge, 108 N Martha St, Angola, IN 46703: 10:00 AM Angola Yeomen
of York; 12:00 PM Lunch. Contact: Mike Anderson at 260-665-9376 or
Sat. Oct. 17, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at the Angola Masonic Temple, 35 S
Public Square, Angola, IN 46703 for Apollo and Angola Commanderies;
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1:30 PM Order of the Temple; 4:00 PM Reception; 5:00 PM Meal;
Contact: Jim Davis at 260-488-3881 or at [email protected]
Thurs. Oct. 22, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Greenfield Commandery No. 39, 661
W Tague St, Greenfield, IN 46140; 6:00 PM Meal; 7:00 PM Reception;
Contact: Larry Gray at 317-326-3632 or at 317-431-4131 or
Sat. Oct. 24, 2015. Super Excellent Master Degree at Vincennes Council No. 9, 501
Broadway St, Vincennes, IN 47591; Contact: Joe Williams at
812-664-3044 or at [email protected]
Mon. Oct. 26, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Prather Commandery No. 62, 7502 E
56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226; 6:00 PM Meal; 7:00 PM Reception;
Contact: Brian Lewis at 317-445-2843 or at [email protected]
Tues. Oct. 27, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Noblesville Commandery No. 61, 295
S 9th St, Noblesville, IN 46060; 6:30 PM Meal; 7:30 PM Reception;
Contact: Charles Bowling at 317-773-5277 or at
Fri. Oct. 30, 2015. Please join William G. Bray Commandery #65 on Friday Oct. 30th for
our Annual Prime Rib Dinner and "Special" Reception of the Indiana
Grand Commander of the Indiana Grand Commandery Knights
Templar. Social hour begins at 6:00pm and dinner starts at
7:00pm. Dinner will include: A fresh tossed salad, 8-10oz cut of USDA
Prime Rib, perfectly seasoned for three days and slow cooked until
tender and juicy, served with a baked potato and green beans. To end
the meal, choose from three gourmet desserts. Beverages will be Iced
Tea, Hot Tea, Coffee, and Lemonade.
After dinner, join us in the Lodge Room as we "Receive" James L.
Bolinger Indiana Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights
Templar of the State of Indiana in a special ceremony.
All this Food and Fellowship is available to you at the low cost of
$20.00 per person. The dinner and ceremony is OPEN to
everyone! Please bring your wives and friends. RSVP to: Sean Jones
(317) 658-8103 [email protected]. If you wish to pre-pay, send
payment to Sean Jones 6223 Alonzo Drive Indpls, IN 46217. Checks can
be made out to William G. Bray #65. RSVP's are very important so the
proper amount of food can be purchased. We are looking forward to
seeing everyone at this wonderful event. Sean Jones-PC/REC
Sat. Oct. 31, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at H. E. Lackey Commandery No. 67,
4990 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220; 12:00 PM Meal
followed by the reception; Contact: Lloyd Atterson, Sr at 317-891-9148
or at 317-370-1978 or [email protected]
Fri. Nov. 6, 2015. RSKO – 2015 Annual Convivial – Louisville, KY
Sat. Nov. 7, 2015. SRICF – 2015 Annual High Council Meeting – Louisville, KY To Members of the SRICF, since the recent release of the Program for
Masonic Week, we have received a number of inquiries about the plans
of the Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis. After several
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years of discussions, among the Officers and Chief Adepts, it has been
decided that our Annual Meeting would be more centrally located and at
a time less susceptible to inclement weather. The High Council will
meet on November 7, 2015 at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY. The
RSKO (Royal Society of Knights Occidental) will have their annual
Convivial, the night before on November 6, 2015 at the same
location. Room rates will be $129.00 with special parking rates, and
free shuttle service to and from the airport. Check out the Brown Hotel
at www.brownhotel.com. Those of you who miss the elegance of the
Hotel Washington are going to love this Hotel. Reservations may be
made by calling 888-888-5252. Tell them you are with SRICF to receive
our rate or on-line by going to:
https://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=1205886&hotelID
=13721 Keep watching our website www.sricf.org for the schedule and
meal order forms. Dan Pushee, Webmaster SRICF
Fri. Nov. 6, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Kokomo Commandery No. 36, 316 N
Washington St, Kokomo, IN 46901 for Anderson Commandery No. 32
and Kokomo Commandery No. 36; 6:30 PM Meal; 7:30 PM Reception;
Contact: James Harris at 574-382-0112 or at [email protected]
Sat. Nov. 7, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Bedford Commandery No. 42, 917-
1/2 15th St, Bedford, IN 47421; For Bedford Commandery No. 42 and
Bloomington Commandery No. 63; 10:00 AM Order of the Temple;
12:00 PM Meal; 1:00 PM Reception; Contact: Charlie King at 812-276-
7963 or at [email protected]
Mon. Nov. 9, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Richmond Commandery No. 8, 4090
South "A" St, Richmond, IN 47374; 6:30 PM Meal; 7:30 PM Reception;
Contact: Dennis Rigsby at 765-935-2078 or at [email protected]
Wed. Nov. 11, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Connersville Commandery No. 6
779 State Road 121, Connersville, IN 47331; 6:00 PM Meal; 7:30 PM
Reception; Contact: David Bertch at 765-935-2078 or at
Sat. Nov. 14, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at the Huntington Masonic Temple, 400
E Franklin St, Huntington, IN 46750; for Fort Wayne Commandery No.
4, Grant County Commandery No. 21 and Huntington Commandery No.
35; 11:00 AM Reception; 12:00 PM Meal; 1:00 PM Order of Malta;
Contact: Steve Maxwell at 260-758-2430 or at [email protected]
Sat. Nov. 21, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Raper Commandery No. 1, Indiana
Freemasons' Hall, 525 N Illinois St, Floor 7, Indianapolis, IN 46204;
6:30 PM Meal; 7:30 PM Reception; Contact: Nathan Brindle at 317-
872-3241 or at [email protected]
Sat. Dec. 5, 2015. Grand Commandery Reception at Frankfort Masonic Temple, 201 S
Main St, Frankfort, IN 46041 for Lafayette Commandery No. 3 and
Frankfort Commandery No. 29; 2:00 PM Order of the Temple; 5:00 PM
Reception; 6:00 PM Meal; Contact: Virgil Humphrey at
765-652-1020 or at [email protected]
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Around the Encampment:
Viron E. Baxter, Nebraska, PGHP 1991, PMIGM 2001, PGC 1980:
Worshipful Brother Viron E. Baxter was born January 22nd 1922 and having faithfully preformed the
duties mankind owes to God, to his neighbor, to his family and to himself, departed this life on July 10
2015. Worshipful Brother Viron E. Baxter was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason on June 1st
1948, passed to the degree of a Fellowcraft Mason on June 28th 1948, and raised to the Sublime
Degree of a Master Mason on August 3rd 1948 in Palisade Lodge 216 Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons in Palisade, Nebraska. Worshipful Brother Viron E. Baxter held all offices in Palisade Lodge
216 and was Worshipful Master in 1958. Worshipful Brother Viron E. Baxter was an accomplished
Mason and was a member of numerous Masonic Organizations. Of those he was most proud of was
being Master of Palisade Lodge 216, Past Grand Commander 109th 1980, Past Grand High Priest
125th in 1991, Past Grand Illustrious Master 120th 2001. Worshipful Master Viron E. Baxter was
awarded the Bronze Jordan Medal on September 2nd 2003 for Palisade Lodge 216. Palisade Lodge
216 consolidated with McCook Lodge 135 January 2007. Worshipful Brother Viron E. Baxter was a
faithful member of McCook Lodge #135 AF &AM and will be missed by all Masons. The fraternity
will forever consider it a distinct honor to have had on its rolls, the name of Worshipful Brother Viron
E. Baxter. Visitation will be Monday, the 13th, at the Carpenter-Breland funeral home in McCook
from 2:00-4:00 CST. Funeral will be at the Methodist Church in Palisade on Tuesday, the 14th, at
11:00 CST with a flower service at 10:00 CST. Viron had had 3 brain tumors removed successfully.
He became sick a week ago and entered the McCook hospital. He went to a nursing home yesterday
and died last night. Cards will reach Mildred at Box 268, Palisade, NE 69040-0268. Bruce T.
Anderson, PGHP, Grand Secretary/Recorder, Grand York Rite of Nebraska
Rev. Edward Charles Suggs August 11, 1942 - July 25, 2015 Conway...Edward C. Suggs, age 72, of
Reta Street, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Conway Medical Center. Mr. Suggs was born in
Newark, NJ, a son of the late Charles Daniel and Kathryn Elizabeth Wilt. He was employed with
Trans Con Freight and retired from ABF Freight in PA. He and his wife retired to live in SC. Mr.
Suggs was affiliated with the Prayer Center in Conway for a number of years and then worked with
the county for about seven years which he also retired from. In 2001, he started a nonprofit ministry
called United Life in Christ Ministries to help homeless and people who needed a second chance. He
used his abilities in ministry to council, help those less fortunate and officiated at numerous weddings.
Ed had many hobbies that he greatly enjoyed. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He spent many enjoyable years camping and RVing with his family. Along with his brother and
lifelong friend, Walt Robinson, he was addicted to Ham radios for many years. Ed had numerous
interests in collecting stamps, coins, baseball cards, antique guns, rifles, and Masonic memorabilia.
Ed's lifelong interest was the Masons. His grandfather was a lifelong member of the Masonic Blue
Lodge and that was something the Ed always wanted to do. He joined the mason's in 1968 in
Cleveland, OH and remained very active throughout his life. When he moved with his wife, to SC, he
devoted many hours and years to various different bodies of the masons; Loris Lodge #205 AFM, Past
High Priest of Marion Chapter #35 RAM, Past Illustrious Master of Hiram Council#38, Past
Commander of Delphi Commandery #8, presently serving as representative of the Grand Commandery
of South Carolina, Past Sovereign Master of ESC Baker Council #514 AMD, Palmetto York Rite
College #70, Piedmont and Charles Towne York Rite College #113, All Saints Conclave, Red Cross
of Constantine, S.H.J. Womack Council #20, Knight Masons, Order of the Eastern Star, Scottish Rite,
Knight Crusaders of the Cross of South Carolina. Currently, he is the Grand Chaplain of the Grand
Council, Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina and has held this position since March 14, 2011.
Honorably Discharged Unites States Air Force Veteran. Ed was a very quiet man, one of few words
but he was definitely one of conviction. When he spoke, you knew he was serious and meant every
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word. He was always a family man and was devoted to his family. He enjoyed his grandchildren and
they were the deciding factor on moving to SC in 1995 after they moved here. Surviving are his wife
of 53 years, Sandra K. Suggs, his son, Edward C. Suggs, Jr and daughter, Sherrie L. Suggs of Myrtle
Beach, SC and Tracee K. Suggs of Alexandria, VA., three grandchildren, Edward C. Suggs, III,
Ashley Elizabeth Suggs and Christian Allan Suggs. He was predeceased by a sister, Bonita Shaver, a
brother, John Robert Suggs and numerous nieces, nephews in the Pennsylvania area. The family will
receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 20015 at Goldfinch Funeral Home,
Conway Chapel, 606 Beaty St., Conway SC 29526 with a Masonic Service to be held at 5:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC
29577, or you may donate online at: www.cancer.org/donate Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway
Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (843-248-4211) __._,_.___
Donald C. Brown, Vermont, PGC 1988: Born November 15, 1929; Died March 14, 2015;
Charles Ned Richter, California, PGC 1991: Born March 9, 1923; Died March 23, 2015;
Ronald Lee Thomas, Alabama, PGC 2012: Born July 8, 1947; Died March 30, 2015;
John Robert Stockner, Illinois, PGC 1996: Born February 17, 1927; Died June 27, 2014;
Kenneth Eugene Gibson, Indiana, PGC 1983: Born June 19, 1933; Died April21, 2015;
Henry E. LaHurreau, Indiana, PGC 1999: February 14, 1946; Died February 19, 2015;
Rufus Frank Williams, Indiana, PGC 1977, HPDC: October 31, 1923; Died: July 2, 2014;
Wilford Henry Hall, Georgia, PGC 1989: Born February 28, 1927; Died: July 12, 2014;
Bobby J. Townsend, Georgia, PGC 2002: Born: June 5, 1928; Died: September 20, 2014;
Richard Asa Gilbert, Sr., New Hampshire, PGC 1992: January 22, 1933; Died: March 11, 2015;
Douglas Byard Taylor, Maine, PGC 1977: Born: May 26, 1920; Died: February 5, 2015;
Lester Webb, PGHP Nebraska: Brothers, Worshipful Brother Lester Webb passed away this
morning at 4:30 AM He requested a Masonic and Eastern Star Service Bartley Lodge will do the
Masonic service Bartley and or McCook will do the Eastern Star service Lester is a PLM in Bartley
Lodge, Past Grand High Priest and Past Grand Patron. His service will be August 10th at 10:30 AM
United Methodist Church in McCook, Nebraska. There will be no grave side service at this time.
Questions please call me at 308-340-9512 (my cell) Steve Lyne
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you
are the one who gets burned.” ― Buddha
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit
of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” ―
Mario Andretti
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